The Dukes of Rhythm - Function Band
Location: Gympie And Surrounds, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane Northside, Cooloola Shire, Maryborough
Country: Australia


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The Dukes of Rhythm are a 4-piece functions/party band based in Gympie, QLD on the Sunshine Coast. Their music consists of well-known and popular songs from many eras. Their goal is to present quality entertainment, by way of great music and entertaining humour, which will appeal to a wide audience that spans many generations. This makes them perfect for functions like weddings and family parties attended by everyone from the kids to grandma and grand dad.

Everyone will hear music they know and like to dance to. They also bring along some really cool dance floor lighting.  They are an "All live" band no pre-recorded backing tracks - everything is created on the spot.  Although they are only a three peice they achieve a big sound.  

With vocal harmonies, changing instruments,  and synthesiser played by the lead guitarists feet they sound much bigger than they look.  One of the members is also a profesional DJ who does some great dance beats during the bands breaks.

Their Repertoir includes...

  • Nutbush City Limits,
  • Brown Eyed Girl,
  • Folsom Prison Blues,
  • Jailhouse Rock,
  • Blue Swede Shoes,
  • Eagle Rock,
  • Superstition,
  • Sweet Home Alabama,
  • The Gambler,
  • I’m a Believer,
  • That’s all Right Momma,
  • Black Magic Woman,
  • Proud Mary,
  • Honky Tonk Woman,
  • Catch My disease,
  • Billie Jean,
  • Hound Dog,
  • Bad Moon Rising,
  • I’m Yours,
  • Up around the bend,
  • Careless Whisper,
  • You Really Got me,
  • Play that Funky Music,
  • Hotel California,
  • Hurt,
  • Creep,
  • Big Yellow Taxi,
  • Behind Blue Eyes,
  • Another Brick in the Wall,
  • 500 Miles,
  • Ain’t Know Sunshine,
  • Love Shack,
  • Blame it on the Boogie,
  • YMCA,
  • Kung Fu Fighting,
  • It's a long way to the top,
  • Time Warp,
  • Wish you were here,
  • Land down Under,
  • Mambo #5,
  • Hey Baby,
  • I Will Survive,
  • Twist & Shout,
  • I Got a Woman,
  • Ballroom Blitz,
  • Sultans of Swing,
  • Hey Baby,
  • I Will Survive,
  • La Bamba,
  • Drive,
  • Funky Town,
  • I shot the Sherriff,
  • Rock Around the Clock,
  • Hand in my Pocket,
  • 1979,
  • Get Back,
  • Mustang Sally,
  • You Give me Something,
  • Final Countdown,
  • Never Tear us Apart,
  • Bust a Move,
  • Holiday,
  • Umbrella,
  • Single Ladies,
  • Don't Dream It's Over,
  • Am I not Pretty Enough,
  • Walk This Way,
  • I Got a Feeling,
  • Comfortably Numb,
  • Knocking on Heavens Door,
  • All Along the Watch Tower,
  • plus many more being added all the time.

Band Line up:

  • Brett White – Main Vocals and Rhythm Guitar.
  • Andrew Stokes – Harmony Vocals, Lead Guitar and Synthesizer.
  • Jason Bray – Electric/Acoustic Drums,Percussion and Sound Technician.
  • Damien Rose - Bass and vocal harmonies

 

References:

“You guys did us very proud. The whole evening was a roaring success – and you were very much a part of that. I especially loved the fact that you learnt a new song so the brides daughter could get up and sing it - it was great. I heard nothing but praise regarding your performance. The volume and choice of songs were great over dinner and then the change of pace afterwards was perfect.” Greta – Functions manager, Gympie Conference Centre

"I found the Dukes of Rhythm by googling for bands on the Sunshine Coast, and I am glad I did. From the website, their playlist looked ideal for the party I was planning. The reality lived up to my expectations – a thoroughly professional group of guys who tuned their performance to match the mood of the party and made it a roaring success. The dance songs rocked the restaurant, just like I wanted. And between sessions, the band behaved .... That’s right, they behaved! Not like the booze-swilling bands you see at pubs, these fellas are worth knowing.  Thank you, Dukes, for making my party something to remember." Rob Haylock

“Thanks for playing at my party, every one had such a great night & have complimented on you guys heaps saying what a great night & the band was easy listening for all ages.”
Cheers Tina & Mike (Tina's 40th birthday party)

"Brilliant, just brilliant, you guys rocked the place, everybody had a ball, nice to have such a fun band that doesn't drink too, our guests were very impressed with your professionalism" - Kilkivan bush camping grounds Easter Weekend

"These boys were was just perfect for our crowd at the Cattlemans Bar at the Gympie show on the Thursday night,  then they cut loose at the Gympie Rodeo on the Saturday night keeping the crowd dancing until midnight."  Joe Mooney (Vice President of the Gympie show society- 2011).

"Very very happy, good choice of music and great humour which we all enjoyed.  It was a pleasure to have you play for my 50th birthday party, I would be happy to recommend you guys to anyone" Neil Bidner (Professional Entertainer).

"Another great night boys!  Thanks for playing at the rodeo again.  The new line-up sounds great, you sure had them dancing and we loved the nice mix of classics mixed up with hard rockin' country. See you again next year"  Joe Mooney (Vice President of the Gympie show society - 2012).

"Great feedback from everyone again at my sisters wedding, thanks Stokesy, the Dukes rock!" Sarah tramacchi 

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